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Associated sport: Cycling
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: No

Game description

Riders aim to complete a course as slowly as they can without putting their feet on the ground.

What you need (setting up)

• Any flat area, e.g. large hall, tennis/netball courts, oval).
• 4 x cones or markers .
• 1 x bike per rider.
• 1 x bike helmet per rider.
• 1 x hair cover per rider (if helmets are borrowed).

What to do

• Use cones or markers to define playing area and separate start and finish lines.
• Evenly space the riders along the start line.
• On ‘GO!’ riders ride as slowly as possible towards the finish line.
• When riding slowly, riders should stay seated; hold handlebars where they have the most control (wide position); and keep upper body relaxed and eyes focused ahead (don’t look down).
• Riders count the number of times their feet touch the ground.
• Riders continue on after each stop and try to be the last across the finish line, with the highest score.

Scoring

• Each rider is given 20 points to begin and they subtract 1 point from their score each time their feet touch the ground.

Change it

• Stop and Go - players ride around the course at a speed called by the coach while they practise other bike handling skills. Start with slow riding,  progress to medium pace or fast pace, if skill level suits.
  Skills to practise:
• • Braking - mark out a series of different sized boxes on the ground. Riders have to use brakes to stop inside each box.
  • Balance and foot position - zig-zag riding around cones.   

Safety

• Ensure the playing area (size, surface, terrain) is appropriate for the ability level of all riders.
• Ensure the playing area is obstacle free and away from walls.
• Ensure there is sufficient space between riders.
• Wear helmets and shoes during the activity.
• Perform bike checks before riding:
• • Brakes - do they work?
  • Stem and handlebars - are they tight? Do the ends of the handlebars have plugs in them?
  • Seat - is it firm? Make sure it doesn’t turn or tilt.
  • Chain, pedals, gears - do they change safely?
  • Wheels - do they spin freely?
  • Tyres - do they have enough air?
  • Fit - is the seat height correct? Can the handle bars and brakes be reached?

Ask the players

• What is the best way to stay balanced when going slow?
• What position should your starting pedal be in?